Marriage license deadline is FridayCouples planning to marry during the Thanksgiving holiday must apply for their marriage licenses by Friday.State law requires a minimum three-day waiting period for a license.All holiday licenses must be picked up no later than 4 p.m. Nov. 23. The government center will be closed Nov. 24 and 25.The Marriage License Bureau is in the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court Office, Level L, of the Butler County Government Center, 124 W. Diamond St.For more information about application requirements, call 724-284-5379 or visit www.co.butler.pa.us. and use Quick Links/marriage.

Park sets events for preschoolersPORTERSVILLE — Moraine State Park and Butler County Federated Library System will host two programs for preschoolers and their families.The events will be at Pavilion 7, McDanel’s Launch Area, North Shore near 118 North Shore at the park.10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, “Getting Ready for Winter”10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1, “Backyard Birds.”Both programs will include learning about animals through activities, a story and a walk in the park.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Community Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or community@butlereagle.com.